Polycitronellol Acetate
Ingredient Facts
Polycitronellol acetate
Botanical · Emollient
Plant-Derived
Humectant
Emollient
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Clean
A synthetic fragrance ingredient that softens hair and skin while helping them retain moisture, commonly used in styling and conditioning products.
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Functions
Fragrance
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Hair Waving Or Straightening
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng